1. SEPTEMBER 2012 |SPECIAL EDITION
Formally Tender Times
NEW NAME | NEW LOOK | NEW ATTITUDE
She’s
Back! Returns To Guam
USS Frank Cable
After Six Month Dry-Dock
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DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
FROM THE BRIDGE
The Official USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Newsletter with the Commanding Officer
Greetings Frank Cable family,
COVER FEATURE FRANK CABLE has had a busy year and it is a pleasure to contribute to our newsletter
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again. As most of you know, the ship completed an extensive dry-docking overhaul in
Portland, OR. As a testament to the work accomplished during the overhaul, the ship was
FRANK CABLE faster coming out of this yard period than it was following new construction.
RETURNS! We just finished a successful visit to Subic Bay in the Philippines. The crew’s professional
conduct was highlighted by successful work on USS Hawaii, several community service
projects that benefitted both our Sailors and the residents of Olongapo. We even teamed
with the crew of BRP Gregoria Del Pilar to improve the condition of the Philippine Navy’s newest ship. The ship’s efforts
were well received and demonstrated the capabilities of Frank Cable.
Prior to this underway, the ship completed two important inspections. The crew’s strong performance, both during the
Nuclear Repair Evaluation and the Type Commander Force Protection Certification, was particularly noteworthy given that
the ship had been back in Guam for just over a week before the first inspection started. One of the consequences of the
ship’s overhaul is that we will have to complete several inspections and certifications over the next several months. This
will keep the entire team engaged.
On a final note, the ship’s Holiday Party is scheduled for 15 December at the Leo Palace, the same venue as last year. I
hope you can join us for another memorable party, and I look forward to seeing you there. I would also like to thank the
friends and families of Frank Cable Sailors. Your support of my shipmates is critical to the success of our mission, and I
wanted to make sure you knew how much I appreciate your support. Thank you.
Capt. Pete Hildreth
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr
DEPARTMENTS FEATURED STORIES
FROM THE DECKPLATES...........................pg. 4
CONNECTION STAFF A word from CMDCM Schiender
Commanding Officer
Capt. Pete Hildreth frank cable history
WHO WAS FRANK CABLE?
Command Master Chief
CMDCM Roger Schneider
a note from the
Public Affairs Officer FAMILY READINESS GROUP.....................pg. 5
Lt. Craig Leonard
a note from your command
Assistant Public Affiars Officer OMBUDSMAN U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chris Salisbury
MCC(SW/AW) Jennifer Walker
ANY DAY ON CABLE..................................pg. 13 FRANK CABLE BEGINS DRY DOCK
Editor Steel Beach Picnic MAINTANENCE....................................................pg. 6
Lt. Craig Leonard
MCC(SW/AW) Jennifer Walker SAILORS REMEMBER FALLEN
I.A. WARRIOR WALL...................................pg. 14
COMRADES............................................................pg. 7
Layout & Design
MC2(SW) Corey Hensley ENLISTED SURFACE WARFARE
ON THE COVER SPECIALIST / SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER SAILORS VOLUNTEER AT PORTLAND
CHURCH.................................................................pg. 10
Staff Writers & Photographers Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of these
MC1(AW) Ricardo Danan Surface warriors?
Santa Rita, GUAM (August 1, 2012) The submarine tender USS Frank Cable MC2 Gabriel Blake FLEET INDOC STUDENTS CLEAN
(AS 40) enters the Glass Breakwater on her way to Polaris Point where she will MC2(SW) Corey Henlsey GUAM BEACH.......................................................pg. 11
AWARDS / ADVANCEMENTS.................pg. 15
return home after spending the last 6 months being serviced in Portland, Ore. MC2 SW/AW Jeremy Starr
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr)
Who was awarded for their hard work? Find out
MCSN Christopher Salisbury FRANK CABLE READY TO SAIL......................pg.12
Here!
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3. DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
FROM THE DECKPLATES A Word from the
with the Command Master Chief
Hello FRANK CABLE families and friends. I am Command Master Chief Roger Schneider
Family Readiness Group
We have been very busy so far this year. Our latest event was the planning of the FRANK CABLE’s Homecoming to
and nothing pleases me more to report as your new Command Master Chief. I am origi- Guam. Homecoming entailed us making a 90ft. lei for the ship, providing shell leis for all the Sailors, Chamorro dancers to
nally from Pensacola Florida, serving in our great Navy for 23 years. My most recent duty greet the ship, giveaways for the families, and the First Kiss and First Hug. We would not have been able to have such a
station was the USS JACKSONVILLE SSN 699 stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. successful event without the support of the families. THANK YOU for all your help!
First and foremost, I am extremely grateful for the dedication of our Sailors and the sacri- As the year is winding down, we are getting ready for our Halloween Bowling and Children’s Holiday Party. Every year for
fices made by their families to support his or her Navy career. What we do to support our Thanksgiving, the FRG holds a Pie Sale onboard the ship. We are looking for volunteers to donate pies. The pies can be
country is not easy and should be never taken for granted. With that said, I fully expect whatever you want to make. There will be two presale dates on the ship, and then they will be delivered the day before
that the crew will always give every task that we have ahead of us their full attention to Thanksgiving.
detail. I expect them to work as a team to accomplish our command mission and I will do
the same to support and resolve any underlying issues that may arise. It should be everyone’s goal to turnover a better The FRG holds monthly meetings; the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm in the Community Center on base. Daycare
trained, maintained and operationally ready ship than when any one of us reported onboard. is usually provided; We just ask that you RSVP the number of children you are bringing. There is no fee for childcare; we
just ask you to please leave a donation in the box. If you have ever wanted to be on the FRG Board, now is the time. We
With the holidays just around the corner we are working the plans for a Holiday Party on 14 December. Following that, are currently accepting nominations for all positions. Please email us if you are interested. Elections will be held at the
there will be a crew stand down period that will start before Christmas and end sometime in the first week of January; November meeting.
specific dates to follow. This is a time when we can allow for maximum time to be spent with families and friends during
the holiday season, so please take advantage of this time and spend it wisely. Thank you from your CABLE FRG Board,
Janelle Becker – President
The crew has dedicated a lot of time and energy into getting the ship to where she is today. It started with the transit to Tricia Beltz – Vice President
Portland and the time in the shipyard. Having the crew split between Guam and Portland was a very challenging event for Veronica Garza – Secretary
everyone. I for one am glad the crew is together, and we can move forward with the tackling upcoming challenges that Michelle McMurtrie – Treasurer
may lie ahead for the FRANK CABLE. Contact Info: Email: cablefrg@gmail.com or Facebook: USS Frank Cable Families
CMDCM Roger Schneider
Who was frank cable?
FRANK CABLE HISTORY A Note from your Command
Frank Taylor Cable, was born in New Milford, Conn., June 19, 1863. He spent the first 25 years
OMBUDSMAN
Ever arrived at a new command feeling overwhelmed, not knowing
of his life on his father’s farm, before attending Calverick College at Hudson, N.Y., and Franklin
and Drexel Institutes in Philadelphia, Pa. In the late 1800s, he began a career that would make how and where to get information about the area, or how to find
him one of the foremost figures in submarine building. support to help balance the demands of the family and military?
Frank Cable became associated with the Holland Torpedo Boat Company in 1897. The sub- The Guam Fleet and Family Support Center offers a full range of services but here a just a few to mention:
marine Holland, which later became the first submarine purchased by the U.S. Navy, had been Information and Referral (I&R) - Directory assistance to phone numbers, directions, and hours of operations on and off base, free
developed by John P. Holland, an Irish school teacher. Cable first saw the boat because she internet, free copying services, free state-side faxing, and coupons.
had accidentally gone down with hatches open alongside a dock in New Jersey. Cable came to Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) - help on issues related to relocating. Such services are Welcome to Guam Orientation
see what could be done to salvage wet electrical wiring. After participating in the salvage of the and Island Tour, Welcome Aboard Packages, Loaner Closet, Smooth Move Classes, Typhoon Preparedness Classes, and more.
Holland, Cable became the commander of the vessel and many of his ideas were incorporated Life Skills - help individuals and families face challenges of military life. We offer Stress Management, Anger Management, child
into the sub. He never entered military service, but carried the title of Captain throughout the rearing classes, self-esteem courses, babysitting classes, and more.
remainder of his life. Ombudsman and Volunteer Support - Ombudsman Basic Training, Ombudsman assembly meetings, and volunteer opportunities.
Personal Financial Management (PFM) - offers information, education and counseling to assist individuals and families in the com-
On July 4, 1898, Cable took Isaac L. Rice, president of the Electric Storage Battery Company, on a submerged run in New York plex process of financial decision making.
harbor. Impressed, Rice became a leader in a refinancing program which resulted in the founding of the Electric Boat Company, Counseling Services - Certified counselors provide professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Located on NBG
which was incorporated on Feb. 11, 1899. The Electric Boat Company began a development program that was to see it become in Building 104, hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call 671-333-9827 for more information.
the nation’s largest builder of submarines. Transition Assistance Program (TAP) - If you are separating or retiring from the Navy, we will help you prepare for your new career
outside of the Navy.
Early in his career, Cable trained crews for the United States, Great Britain and Russia. In 1902, he supervised the building of Deployment and Individual Augmentee (IA) - Briefs and support for sailors and families preparing for separation due to deploy-
five submarines in England. In 1909, the Electric Boat Company decided to produce its own diesel engines for submarines it ment, preparing for return and reunions, as well as give support throughout the deployment cycle.
built. Cable went to Europe to see how and where they were built. On returning, he was given the responsibility of selecting a Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - is dedicated to inspiring healthy relationships and to prevent spouse abuse, child abuse, and
site for a diesel engine manufacturing plant. child neglect. We offer crisis intervention, abuse prevention classes, and more.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) - offers advocacy and support services, short -term crisis counseling, education
He recommended the site of the old Eastern Shipbuilding Company in Groton, Conn. The New London Ship & Engine Company programs, and more. SAPR services are available to all sailors and their families 24/7.
was thus organized and, about a year later, became a subsidiary of the Electric Boat Company. Later the parent organization New Parent Support - Parents are offered support and guidance during pregnancy and early infancy through, home visits and edu-
took over the plant and expanded to turn out submarines for the Navy, complete from keel laying to delivery. Cable married the cation.
former Nettie A. Hungerford on May 29, 1892. They lived in New London, Conn., until his death in May of 1945, at the age of 81. Programs and resources will aid a family’s quality of life. FFSC is located in building 106. Please call 333-2056/57 for more
information about their services.
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4. DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
SAILORS REMEMBER FALLEN COMRADES
Cable Dry Dock-Team Participates in Memorial Service While in Oregon
By Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman (SW)
Chris Salisbury
USS Frank Cable (AS-40) Public
Affairs
BEAVERTON, Ore. --
Frank Cable Sailors participated
in the Memorial Day ceremony at
Veterans Memorial Park as part
of the event coordination and
setup team, May 28.
The service included a fly-
over by the Oregon Air National
Beaverton, Ore. (May, 28, 2012) Pictured is the veterans’ monument at Beaverton
Guard 142nd Fighter Wing, per- Veterans Memorial Park. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
formances by the 60 piece Amer- Seaman Chris Salisbury)
ican Legion Post #185 Band
and several speakers including kins. “I was very surprised by live free.”
Commander Timothy Sparks, the number of people in atten- Hankins, a 1985 gradu-
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 22, 2012) Frank Cable undergoes maintenance while in dry-dock in Portland. During this time, ship executive officer of Frank Cable, dance, but I think it was fantastic ate of the University of Southern
was temporarily relieved from conducting maintenance of submarines and service vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of Lee Hankins, retired U.S. Navy that so many took time out from California, retired in 2011 after
responsibility by submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Captain, and Chris Marshall, their busy lives to spend a few 35 years of service in the Navy’s
Chris Salisbury) Director Regional Dept. of VA. hours and remember all of the submarine force.
FRANK CABLE BEGINS DRY-DOCK MAINTENANCE
“I was honored to attend Americans that made the ulti- “We in the submarine
the ceremony today,” said Han- mate sacrifice so that we may force owe everything to those
who came before us; they led the
By Mass Communication Spe- Sparks, executive officer of the and cleanliness onboard the ship way with their ingenuity, dedica-
cialist Seaman (SW) Frank Cable. “The ship’s mainte- during the maintenance period. tion and willingness to sacrifice,”
Chris Salisbury, USS Frank nance cycle keeps the ship fully “The crew has performed said Hankins. “They are the role
Cable Public Affairs operational through her service superbly here in Portland; the models for all Sailors today. To
life, which is projected to 2030.” shift work schedule can be ardu- the Sailors serving today, it’s
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Frank Sparks said the ship will ous and they are holding up important to remember that we
Cable entered dry-dock after be in dry-dock for 70 days to fix well,” said Sparks. “While the are all called to a higher order;
an eight year period of tending the known structural work in the overhaul is just beginning, we we are charged with the security
submarines in the U.S. Pacific engineering and propulsion shaft are looking forward to it complet- of our nation.”
7th Fleet area of responsibility, areas. ing on time and getting back to Memorial Day was pub-
March 22. “This overhaul will get the Guam.” licly proclaimed on May 5, 1868
The dry-docking is a stan- ship back into shape to support Personnel Specialist 3rd by General John Logan, com-
dard maintenance procedure to WESTPAC for eight more years Class Trinity Cain, assigned to mander of the Grand Army of the
preserve the hull and engineer- and allow the USS Emory S. Frank Cable said, “The shift work Republic, in his General Order
ing areas of the ship. Land to continue to provide ten- was hard at first, but now it’s just No. 11, and was first observed
“We are docking on our der services in the far WESTPAC part of our daily routine.” on May 30, 1868. Memorial Day
eight year dry-dock cycle which and 5th Fleet.” After dry-dock mainte- is now celebrated annually on
requires us to inspect and repair Sparks also commented nance, sea trials will be conduct- the last Monday of May.
the ship’s hull and hull structure on the crew’s hard work and ef- ed prior to the ship returning to Beaverton, Ore. (May, 28, 2012) Sailors assigned to Frank Cable bow the their Veterans from every branch of
and refurbish the propulsion fort towards maintaining security Guam. heads in respect to fallen servicemembers during a Memorial Day service at
Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
shaft,” said Commander Timothy See REMEMBRANCE, Page 10
Specialist Seaman Chris Salisbury)
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5. WELCOME HOME FRANK CABLE
DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
Friends, Family Celebrate Return of DPMA Team
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman (SW) proved operability of the ship for years to come,”
Chris Salisbury, USS Frank Cable Public Affairs said Cmdr. Timothy Sparks, Frank Cable’s execu-
tive officer. “I am confident this availability will
POLARIS POINT, Guam – The submarine result in less growth work for the dry docking avail-
tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in her abilities five to eight years from now and beyond.”
homeport in Guam after a six month regular over- After their time away from Guam, the crew of the
haul and dry docking, July 30. Frank Cable is ready to be back home with their
The dry docking was a scheduled periodic families.”
overhaul to maintain the ship’s conditioning and According to Schiender the accomplishment
keep Frank Cable mission ready. for this maintenance period was to repair outstand-
“The main purpose of the dry docking was ing maintenance issues and return to Guam shift
to accomplish attention to our hull at and be- focus to the ship’s primary mission of providing
low the waterline,” said Command Master Chief mobile quality maintenance and logistical support
Roger Schneider. “Much focused work was ac- to deployed units that are operating thousands of
complished on the hull to ensure Frank Cable is fit miles away from their homeport.
to maintain our ability to provide a quality mobile “We are all very anxious to get back to our
maintenance facility in the Seventh Fleet area of homes and families,” added Sparks. “The ship’s POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 30, 2012) Frank Cable Sailors de-
responsibility.” condition, the pride and ownership of each division scend the brow after the ship moors during her homecoming cel-
The repairs to Frank Cable include hull plat- in improving their shops is inspiring, and it’s an POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 30, 2012) Information ebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
ing, electrical plant upgrades and propulsion plant honor to be part of this crew and this ship.” Systems Technician 1st Class Christopher Castillo Class Jeremy Starr)
maintenance. The upkeep done to the ship will Sailors’ Family members and Guam friends holds his daugher after stepping off the ship during
help support her preservation and mission readi- were pier side to welcome the crew home. Island her homecoming celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy
ness. dancers performed for the ship as she pulled along
Starr)
“The repairs were expertly managed by side the peir. Once the ship was moored, the tra-
the Military Sealift Command Management Team ditional ‘First Kiss’ and ‘First Hug’ were awarded to
which will have a significant impact on the im- some lucky disembarking Sailors.
“We look forward to coming home and
spending some well deserved time with our fami-
lies,” said Scheinder. I am very proud of our ac-
complishments.”
Frank Cable conducts maintenance and
support of submarines and surface vessels de-
ployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 30, 2012) Damage
Controlman 1st Class Willi Kroenke hugs his wife after
stepping off the ship during her homecoming celebra-
tion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe-
POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 30, 2012) Chief Machinery Re-
cialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr)
pairman Soliman Samonte embraces his family after stepping
POLARIS POINT, Guam (August 30, 2012) A little boy in a Navy outfit watches Sailors off Frank Cable during her homecoming celebration. (U.S. Navy
man the rails as Frank Cable docks during her homecoming. (U.S. Navy photo by photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr)
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr)
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6. FIT STUDENTS CLEAN GUAM BEACH
DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
SAILORS VOLUNTEER AT A PORTLAND CHURCH
BMC WALKER: ‘IT’S OUR CIVIC DUTY TO DO SO’
By Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman (SW)
Chris Salisbury,
USS Frank Cable Public Affairs
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Sail-
ors assigned to Frank Cable’s
dry dock team helped mem-
bers from the First Presbyterian
Church of Portland with preser-
vation of a 122 year old building,
May 5.
Built in 1890, the church
became well known throughout
the years for its Victorian Gothic,
open-beam timber construction
in the sanctuary, and on April 8,
1970 it became a National His-
toric Landmark.
“It’s beautiful, everything PORTLAND Ore. (May 5, 2012) Frank Cable sailors pick up leaves and trash from
the moats around the exterior of the First Presbyterian Church of Portland. (U.S
inside is handcrafted,” said Chief Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist MCSN Christopher Salisbury)
Information Technician George
Tango, a Sailor assigned to “I like helping people, so participating in the cleanup were
Frank Cable. “It was a good ex- it was a good opportunity,” said glad to have help and enjoyed
perience helping preserve a part Personnel Specialist 3rd Class the Sailors’ company. YIGO, Guam (June 22, 2012) Sailors assigned to Frank Cable and her sister ship, USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), pick up trash
of American history.” Trinity Cain, a Sailor assigned to “I’m extremely apprecia- at Ritidian Beach on the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey
Hensley)
Sailors participated in sev- Frank Cable. “My group helped tive,” said Bruce Campbell, the
eral projects including cleaning clean up and redecorate the church’s Facility Maintenance By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) trying to make sure that they understand that we
the moats around the exterior, parking lot; it was a good experi- Manager. “All of the church Corey Hensley, USS Emory S. Land Public Affairs appreciate them and what Guam has to offer.”
refurbishing Julia West park- ence, and I hope to do it again members were excited to have Sailors walked up and down the beach, removing
ing lot, and spreading soil in the someday.” the Navy coming out to help. YIGO, Guam -- Sailors assigned to Frank bottles, paper and other pieces of trash. In the
plaza. Members of the church Everyone’s very appreciative.” Cable and her sister ship USS Emory S. Land (AS surrounding dirt roads and jungle trails, Sailors also
39), spent the morning picking up trash on Ritidian removed natural debris such as leaves and fallen
REMEMBRANCE: Sailors honor veterans during Memorial Day
Beach at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge, June coconuts.
22. One Sailor, Navy Diver 3rd Class Michael
The clean-up was part of an ongoing effort Moser, a local resident of Guam took time out from
Continued from Page 7 sacrifices, and that of the Veterans attending today. by the commands’ Fleet Indoctrination Training working to crack open a coconut and share it with
It was a great experience.” (FIT) team to introduce sailors new to Guam to the his fellow volunteers while talking about what it’s
the military gathered together to remember lost Sailors from the Frank Cable helped set up local communities and show them what volunteer like to be back home.
friends and fellow service members who died chairs and tables before the ceremony and placed opportunities are available. “It’s a great feeling to have left here in 2011
protecting the rights and freedoms of American flags around the park. During the clean-up, Chief Boatswain’s Mate to join the Navy and then coming back here in
citizens. “Remembering those who have fallen while Donald Walker, FIT’s leading chief petty officer, 2012,” said Moser. “The People are very friendly
“It was heartwarming to see the diversity serving our country is so very important. All of us talked about how important it was to immediately here, and we are just very proud to have Sailors
of the Veterans and service members today from who serve now, serve by honoring the traditions acclimate sailors into the culture of Guam and its come out to volunteer.”
every age and race; one Veteran was 102 years carried over through the generations,” said Sparks. people. Land is on an extended deployment to
old, while the youngest were the Sailors of our crew “I know I joined the Navy to serve, and to be part of “It’s our civic duty to do so,” said Walker. Guam serving as 7th Fleet’s lead afloat mainte-
that attended,” said Sparks. “The community in their legacy is truly an honor.” “This is our host island, and this is [the people of nance activity while Frank Cable undergoes her
Portland very much appreciates our service and Guam’s] island and we are invited guests. We are yards period in Portland, Ore.
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7. DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
FRANK CABLE READY TO SAIL
By Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman (SW)
tasked with watch standing to
maintain the security of the ship
Any Day on cable
Chris Salisbury, and keeping the ship clean.
USS Frank Cable Public Affairs “The crew has worked U,S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Blake
very hard and dedicated many
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The hours to successfully complete
submarine tender USS Frank this shipyard availability,” said
Cable (AS 40) is returning to her Frank Cable Command Master
homeport in Guam after a six Chief Roger Schneider. “During
month overhaul and dry-docking, the crew’s time in Portland they
July 7. have had some time to appreci-
The dry-docking is a stan- ate what this fine city has to offer
dard maintenance procedure to while presenting themselves, the
preserve the hull and engineer- Frank Cable and the Navy with
ing areas of the ship. the utmost respect and profes-
“The ship was dry docked sionalism, I am very proud of our
for a regularly scheduled over- accomplishments.” PORTLAND, Ore. (June 15, 2012)
haul,” said Capt. Pete Hildreth, “The crew’s hard work, Frank Cable is ready to leave the dry-
commanding officer aboard both MILPERS (military per- dock after receiving a 30 million dollar
Frank Cable. “The last time the sonnel) and CIVMAR (civilian overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
communication Specialist Seaman
ship was docked was in 2004, mariners), contributed to the Chris Salisbury)
and this overhaul will allow the significantly improved material
ship to operate for at least an- condition of the ship,” said Hil- rarily relieved from conducting
other five years before docking dreth. “Their efforts will have an maintenance of submarines and
again.” impact on the ship for years to surface vessels deployed in the
Improvements were made come.” 7th Fleet area of responsibility
to the interior and exterior of the During its time in dry- by the submarine tender USS
ship to improve Frank Cable’s dock, Frank Cable was tempo- Emory S. Land (AS 39).
mission readiness and support
of submarines deployed in the
Pacific.
“We also installed several
improved systems, such as new
electrical switchboard, SOLAS
lifeboats, improved cable TV for
the crew and improvements to
our fuel oil systems and boiler
automation,” said Hildreth. “Im-
provement in our electrical distri-
bution will help with our ability to
provide reliable power to subma-
rines; we also modified our cable
TV system so we can much
more easily provide cable TV, or
TV-DTS while at anchor, subma-
PORTLAND, Ore (June 15, 2012) Sailors assigned to Frank Cable’s DPMA team
rines moored alongside.”
stand in front of the aft end of the newly restored ship while it’s still in Dry Dock.
Sailors assigned to Frank Cable (U.S. Navy photo by Mass communication Specialist Seaman Chris Salisbury)
during the ship yard period were
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8. DECEMBER 2012 CABLE CONNECTION
warrior wall awards & advancements
Navy and Marine Corps. Achievement Medal Navy Commendation
Currently IA SAILORS ASSIGNED TO FRANK CABLE
HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO FURTHER
HM2 SHERALDINE AGUON-
HILTON
MR2 FRANK HOTMER
HT1 LARRY HUNTINGTON
IC1 KEVIN SAMPSON
ET2 THOMAS SCHLEIGER
Medal
MMC EFREN ABRENILLA
LS2 CLIFFORD PUGH IN THEIR CARRERS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL STS2 ERIC APPLEBEE EM3 GERALDINE IGUALDO MM1 ROBERTO SEGURA MMC ARTURO ALVAREZ
MM1 JEFFREY BARNES HM2 JASON KANTORIK HT1 MICHAEL SIMMONS MM1 MICHAEL BARTON
AUGMENTEE (IA) PROGRAM, WHICH PRO- BM2 JUSTIN BEY EM1 RITHEA KIEN LS2 DANIEL SOSA CMDR. CHAD BURKE
SH3 APRIL PURUGGANAN VIDES SAILORS A CHANCE TO WORK MRFN ROBERT BRIGGS MR1 JASON KUDA IT2 ANNA STERLING HMC AKELY BYFIELD
OUTSIDE THEIR FIELDS AND WITH OTHER MMFN MARK CARLSON ET1 DEREK KUPER NDC PHILLIP STRAUTMAN EMCS CONRADO CAPINDO
ND2 CODY CASH ET1 SAMUEL KURTZ MM2 MARIO SYLVESTRE
ET3 LUNDEN ATKINS BRANCHES OF SERVICE IN PLACES SUCH HT3 JOHNATHAN CITIZEN MM3 JOSHUA LAI RP1 CHRISTINE TAMAG
LT. CMDR. DAVID BURKE
HMC AKELY BYFIELD
AS GUANTANAMO BAY, THE HORN OF AF- ET2 GARY CORNNEILSON MR3 JOSEPH LERUM LSC NOEL TAYAG EMCS CONRADO CAPINDO
RICA, IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. ND2 PEARCE DECKER ET2 JOHN LOEFFLER EM3 KENNETH TELLO LT. J.G. BRENT DEERING
LS1 JOEL DIMARZO MR1 ROBERT MARCOTTE ND2 CHRISTOPHER NDCS JEREMY DUPLISSEY
IC3 GENESAH DUFFY HT2 CHRISTOPHER MER- THOMAS MMCS GLENN EMBANKS
Returning From IA HT1 CORY ERVIN
YN1 PATRICE FANT
RITT
EM2 JULIAN MILLER
ND2 JOHNATHAN MIRANDA
HT1 STEVEN THURINGER
PS2 PAUL UMALI
STS1 MICHAEL VANNESS
LT. GLENN FLEMING
LT. PRESTON HOOPS
EM2 HUMBERTO FERREIRA LT. CMDR. JOHN HOYOS
MC1 RICARDO DANAN HT2 LEWIS SWITLIK MM1 TONI GALVEZ MM1 JOSHUA PARKER ET1 NELSON VELASQUEZ LT. J.G. TODDLIN JENKINS
ET2 JESSE GAUF ET1 JOSEPH PATTERSON HM1 EDGARDO VICTORINO LT. J.G. MATTHEW LUDWIG
MM1 NICHOLAS GERLOFF MR1 STANLEY PETERS II IC2 SARAH WEISS MM1 EDWARD LUX
GM1 ALVARO FLORES EN3 ARTHUR CATHCART PSC NOREEN GHORASHY LS2 GRAHAM PRIDHAM LS2 KAMRON WHITE GMC CHAD MAGWIRE
EN2 MICHAEL GOODWIN HM2 SUJIT RAJENDRAN LS2 VIVIAN WILSON LSCS CESAR NARVARTE
GM2 ARON MILTENBERGER MM2 PETER GREEN HM2 FREDRICK REIS- HT1 JAMES WINDBIGLER
ET3 RAUMEL LORICK CHOUR YN3 ANTHONY WOODS
ENSIGN MARSHALL OSBEY
HM1 TED GUITERREZ HT1 DONALD PRESTON
HT2 JAMILA HABIBULLAH LT. KATHRYN REUTHER HT2 TORIANO WORTHY BMC KELTON RINGO
LS2 GRAHAM PRIDHAMW ET3 WILLIAM LUCERO HT3 LYDIA RUIZ BM1 EMERSON HARRIS MM2 FRANK REYES HT3 CORY ZIBROWSKI HTCS JOHNNY SANCHEZ III
HT2 ANDREW HAYS LT. CMDR. RONALD RINALDI EM1 JOHN SPYKER
BM1 JEFFREY HILL HT1 DEREK RODY
Congratulations To Frank Cable’sNewly Frocked Petty Officers
ENLISTED SURFACE WARFARE SPECIALISTS ET1 JASON BAYUK
GM1 CALROS CASTRO
BM2 JAMAR COTTON
IC2 WALTER COURTNEY III
BM2 DARA WEAVER
BM2 ROBIN WESTFALL
LS3 ARTHUR LOCQUIAO
MR3 TERRI MARCUM
EM1 CHRISTOPHER DEJESUS ET2 ANTOINE CRAWFORD LS2 KAMRON WHITE MM3 JOSEPH MASLAN
HM2 ERIK ANTONIO SH3 BRET EDINGTON MR3 CHRISTOPHER JARDI STS1 ZHIVOCO SMITH MM1 DUSTIN FERREIRA EM2 KEITH DOMINICK HT2 KEITH WILLIS EM3 MAURICE MATTHEWS
GM3 NATHANIEL BIDET YN2 PHILIP ELLIS EM1 ALEC JOHNSTON MMFR AMBER SMITH GM1 ANDRZEJ HASIAK MR2 WILLIAM EDWARDS HT2 AARON WRIGHT MM3 ASHAMA MCKENZIE
ENFN KEVIN BLACK YN1 PATRICE FANT GM3 BRIAN KRIMM HT3 MARIA SMOORENBERG MM1 JOSEPH HERRERA HT2 GABRIEL FAIRMAN HT3 COREY MITCHELL
ET3 CHARLES BRADSHAW MR3 ERIC FAVRET ET1 DEREK KUPER MC2 JEREMY STARR HT1 JENNA HOWARD HT2 WILLIAM FAUROTE GM2 ZACHARY WYATT MM3 DALUXOLO NDULULA
ET3 RYAN BROWN MRFN DANNIELLE FORBUS NALS1 DENNIS MAPA ND2 CHRIS THOMAS HT1 LARRY HUNTINGTON LS2 NATHANIEL GLASS EM3 AUBREY ANDERSON BM3 DEVON NELSON
MMCM WADE BRILLHART ET1 BRIAN FUSSELMAN HMC ED MATANANE FT1 ANDREW TILLMAN ET1 DANIEL KIRKLAND MM2 IANGEORGE GO EM3 GARY ANDERSON GM3 JUSTIN NEWMAN
MM1 GLENN BRUMLEY HM3 PATRICK GARAFOLO GM1 GERALD MCCULLY SHSN TAMISHA TOWNSEND LS1 JONATHAN LEE IT2 ERIC GONZALES MR3 ROBERT BRIGGS III ET3 LUIS OJEDAOSORNIO
ICFN SARA BURNS MM1 NICHOLAS GERLOFF GM3 JUSTIN NEWMAN MMFN KEVIN TRINIDAD LS1 TODD LOWE YN2 BRADNDON GREEN MM3 JAHQUIN BROWN ET3 JOSE OLIPHANT
LS1 BENJAMIN CABUQUIT EM1 JOSHUA GILLENWATER BM3 STEWART OLSON FT2 ROBERT WALTER ET1 DANIEL MEDINA MC2 COREY HENSLEY GM3 CODY BYQUIST HT3 KRISTIAN ORTEGA
EM1 NOEL MORANTE EM2 PAUL KRUEGER MM3 DAYRON CALERO OS3 GARRET POOL
PS2 TRINITY CAIN YN1 JAIME GONZALEZ MMFR MARK ORTIZ HM1 TIFFNY WICHMANN
HT1 JOSEPH MURRAY HT2 KOREY JONES MM3 MARK CARLSON MR3 BARCLAY REYNOLDS
LSSN MATHEW CATHELL EN3 REX HARTUNG YN3 LAURENT PAIGE YN1 BRIAN WILLIAMS
HM1 SHAWN NEIL MM2 GREGORY LOVING II EN3 ALFREDO CARMONA HT3 BOBBY RICHARDS
IT3 CHI-MING CHAN MA1 WADE HEMRY MM1 THOMAS PFHAHLER HT2 AARON WRIGHT MM1 CHRISTOPHER SIMPSON EN3 MELANIE DAVILA LS3 DAVID ROBBINS
HT2 BRENT LUNA
HM1 ANDRE COOPER MM1 JOSEPH INGRAM LSSN JARED PICKRON IC3 EMILY YANCHITIS MM1 SCOTT SMITH HT2 JAMES MOYAR JR. MM3 BRIAN DAVIS MM3 MICHAEL ROBINSON
FT1 MATHEW DANIELS EN3 MALACEO IVEY LS2 GRAHAM PRIDHAM MM1 ANTHONY YORK HT1 JOSHUA STANFORD ET2 JEREMY NOYES HT3 ANDRES DELCARPIOERROCH EM3 KEVINANDRE SANTIAGO
SHSN EDWARD DINGLE ET3 NICHOLAS JAMES ICFN BREUNE SAJNA EM3 SARA ZUMWALT SH1 EBONY SWEAT PS2 SYLVANO PANTE JR. HT3 TYLER DRUMM OS3 KYLE SEARS
HT1 JOSHUA TAYLOR IT2 JUSTEN PELLETIER HT3 LUIS ECHEVERRIA SH3 MARK SEWARD III
ET1 MONICA THORNTON HT2 STEVEN PICKARD SH3 BRETT EDINGTON HT3 MARIA SMOORENBURG
SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS IT1 RENIERARVIN VIDAL
YN1 BRIAN WILLIAMS
GM2 LISA POTRYKUS
HM2 FREDERICK REISCHOUR
MM3 HAYDEN EHRLICH
MM3 ANTHONY ESPINOZA JR.
ET3 NATHAN STROMLEY
MM3 RONALD TAVAREZ
LS2 JADE SECRETARIA HT3 JOSEPH FLAMINIO ET3 EDDIE THOMAS
MM2 AHARON ANSCHUTZ HT2 CHRISTOPHER SKOWRONSKI MM3 DEON FRANKLIN HT3 MELADINA THOMAS
SURFACE WARFARE SURFACE WARFARE SURFACE WARFARE BM2 JUSTIN BEY PS2 ROBERT SOROGANE EM3 ALEXANDER GARCIA HT3 IVANA TOIC
OFFICERS MEDICALDEPARTMENT SUPPLY CORPS. OFFICERS ET2 CHARLES BRADSHAW EM2 CHRISTOPHER SPRINGER HM3 PATRICK GAROFALO MM3 KEVIN TRINIDAD
HT2 CHRISTOPHER BURGESS HT2 JAYSEN SWARTZ HT3 SARAH HAAS HT3 BRANDON VICKERS
ENSIGN RICK BATES OFFICERS CMDR. PHILIPPE GRANDJEAN PS2 TRINITY CAIN HT2 LEWIS SWITLIK IT3 AMEERA HAYNES MM3 CALVIN WHITEHOUSE
ENSIGN NICHOLAS ABATE CMDR. JAMES STASIAK LT. TIMOTHY WINN EN2 ARTHUR CATHCART EM2 AVANESE TAYLOR IT3 KYLE HOFFNER IT3 MASON WICKS
ENSIGN NATHAN BATTLE LT. TANYA BATES ENSIGN HEATHER PENA MM2 JUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN ET2 RONEL TRINIDAD EN3 MALACEO IVEY BM3 TYLER WILKINS
ENSIGN MARSHALL OSBEY LT. ROBERT HANSON HT2 CHRISTOPHER CONNER HM2 ZACHARY TRIVETTE HT3 DYLAN JACOBS BM3 CLEMENT WILLIAMS
LT. ADAM HERRING GM2 VERONICA CONNOLE PS2 PAULMICAH UMALI HT3 BRIEANNE LACAILLADE HT3 CHRISTOPHER WOOD
LT. JAMES LISH
LS2 NICHOLAS CORPE
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